There’s a chill in the air at Coney Island, and the spooky spirit has settled in at Luna Park for the 12th annual Halloween Harvest celebration.
The park has decked out with hay bales and pumpkins, transformed into a fall wonderland stuffed with seasonal activities. Visitors can explore the pumpkin patch, then sit down to decorate their gourds with paint, stickers and googly eyes; enjoy some tractor racing; or trick-or-treat around the park.
Fall has arrived at the food stalls, too. Classic theme park foods like funnel cakes and churros are being served with a seasonal pumpkin spice twist, and even the cotton candy has been turned purple and orange to celebrate Halloween. For adults, Salt & Sizzle is offering specialty cocktails like the Poison Apple, the Pumpkin Martini, and an Irish Old Fashioned.
Early in its history, Luna Park closed at the end of the summer. But now, the celebrations continue on fall weekends with Halloween Harvest and into the winter with Frost Fest.
“Halloween Harvest at Luna Park embodies our commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests year-round,” said Luna Park CEO Alessandro Zamperla, in a statement. “By extending our season into the fall with themed activities, games and special events we continue a cherished tradition and honor Luna Park’s legacy as a unique place where families and friends come together.”
Luna Park’s usual thrills are available, too — the park’s iconic rides, including the Cyclone, are still running for those feeling brave. Last weekend, the park was packed with families enjoying the sights and sounds and posing for photographs with the park’s many fall-themed photo opps.
“Luna Park has been a beacon of joy in New York City for generations, and events like Halloween Harvest allow us to keep that spirit alive well beyond the traditional summer season,” Zamperla said.
Halloween Harvest continues weekends through Oct. 27 at Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave. between West 10th and West 12th streets in Coney Island.
Correction 10/15/24, 8:19 p.m.: This story previously misstated the number of years Luna Park has hosted Halloween Harvest. We regret the error.
